Gisenti ASF M1916

Arma di Supporto di Fanteria Modello 1916 Infantry Support Weapon Model 1916
Type	Automatic Rifle Infantry Support Weapon Light Machine Gun
Place of origin	Cacertian Empire
Service history
In service	1916 - 1968
Used by	See Users
Wars	Divide War Siduri War
Production history
Designed	1916
Manufacturer	Gisenti Corporation
Produced	1916 - 1957
Variants	1916L
Specifications
Weight	1916: 7.25 kg 1916L: 6.0 kg
Length	1916: 1,194 mm 1916L: 1,042 mm
Barrel length	1916: 610 mm 1916L: 458 mm
Cartridge	7.5×63mm Durante 7.62×51mm
Action	Gas-operated, rising bolt lock
Rate of fire	500-650 RPM (Rounds per Minute)
Muzzle velocity	860 m/s
Effective firing range	1,400 m
Maximum firing range	4,600 m
Feed system	20-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Rear leaf and front post

The Gisenti ASF M1916 (Italian: Arma di Supporto di Fanteria Modello 1916; “Infantry Support Weapon Model 1916”) is a family of Cacertian automatic rifles that served as the Royal Army’s first dedicated squad automatic weapon. It was designed by the technicians at Gisenti for use with the Cacertian Expeditionary Force that was being deployed to Syara during the Divide War as part of the strategic concept of walking fire. The ASF M1916 saw extensive service in Syara and later, especially during the Siduri War, remaining the standard issue support weapon for the Royal Army infantry until 1968 when it was replaced.

Variants

ASF M1916

The original variant of the ASF chambered in 7.95×57mm Durante.

ASF M1916L

The ASF M1916L was a lightweight variant of the ASF intended for use by Cacertian shock troops in the Divide War. It had a shortened barrel, compensator, and a lightweight receiver.

Users

• Cacertian Empire—Royal Army

The ASF M1916 and 1916L were standard issue automatic weapons for the Royal Army.

• Shalum—Imperial Shalumite Army

ASF M1916 was issued to weapons companies with the ASF M1916L assigned to individual squads.

• Syara

Captured ASF M1916s were utilized by the Syaran Army.